Tiberius Roman Emperor Bronze Bust Statuette Hot Cast Lost Wax Casting “Cire Perdue” Aged with Oxidized Patina Museum Reproduction SB0049

According to tradition, portraits of the Emperor were to match the image of Augustus, hence the similarity in pose, although, personal features are clear. With Augustus, an entirely new kind of imaging of the ruler during his tenure had been created. Instead of the late Republican verismo portraits which strongly showed the age of the person, with Augustus we find the ideal of the young and dynamic Emperor throughout his life. Until his death, therefore, he was depicted as a young Emperor. Tiberius could not escape this portrait scheme, although he was already 55 years old when this portrait was made. The state was still too young, the popularity of the Emperor with the people and Senate too small, his succession without direct blood relationship too vulnerable. Hence, Tiberius continued to play the cards of Augustus, even in his portrait.
Measurements: Height 6.7cm with a weight of 133gr